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How to get fromBrisbane to Anuradhapuraby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Anuradhapura by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BNE - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Anuradhapurabus bus
    22h 40m

  2. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane BNE - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    28h 23m
    Rs 137,308–469,222

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BNE - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    20h 47m
    Rs 145,358–397,072

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane BNE - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    33h 27m
    Rs 147,818–403,102

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane BNE - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    35h 33m
    Rs 147,048–402,252

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 261,778Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,094.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 40m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, then take the bus to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Anuradhapura.

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